Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board met Nov. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President Brent Ufkes.
Roll call: Brandon Gooding/present; Trish Markley/present; Amy Graham present; Brent Ufkes/present; Ryan Blue/present; Robert Menn/present; Andrea Jones/absent.
There were no additional agenda items.
The middle school cross country team and speech team were recognized for their performances at state.
Russ Rumbold from Gorenz and Associates presented the FY18 audit report.
Administrative Reports: Mrs. Hardy reviewed her report. She will authorize Eagle Point Solar to conduct an onsite evaluation.
Mr. Butcher was absent.
Mr. Snowden reviewed his report and answered questions.
It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes;
Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
The School Board members shared their experiences regarding the various sessions they attended at the recent conference.
It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Blue to approve the FY18 audit as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mrs. Markley to approve the preliminary levy and authorize the administration to publish the required notice of a Truth in Taxation Hearing to be held just prior to the regular CESD #317 board meeting in December. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Menn to approve the short-term substitute training agreement with the Regional Office of Education. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Menn to enter into executive session at 8:40 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Gooding to exit executive session at 8:44 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Blue to employ Amy Dawson as elementary teacher at the certified contract rate for the 2019-2020 school year, pending completion of her certified teaching credentials. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Ufkes and seconded by Mrs. Markley to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes;
Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
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